Chapter 388 On the Cargo Ship

After Inken finished speaking, Braxton angrily approached him, demanding. “Why didn’t you inform me if you had a lead?”

Inken tightened his lips, his parched mouth showing his concern. “Freya made the call. Initially, we believed there was no danger, and that we had enough manpower. We didn’t anticipate the sudden. increase in the enemy’s strength.”

Braxton’s fist hung in the air, but he held back. “Go gather reinforcements! I’ll contact them immediately.” he instructed through gritted teeth.

Radley’s eyes were cold and determined. “I’ve already instructed Connor to search the entire city of Caltun.” Yet, he couldn’t understand how that convoy seemed to have vanished without a trace.

At the Harbor Haven Dock in Eldoria, right on the border of Florin, a massive cargo ship belched out thick white smoke.

Freya was on board a cargo ship, blindfolded with a black cloth, her mouth taped shut, and her hands and feet bound. Her world plunged into darkness, and she was cut off from sight and sound for a couple of agonizing hours. When the black cloth was finally removed, she blinked and glared at the man before her.

Jamie, seated opposite her, greeted her with a smile and said, “Let her speak.”

Moonblade, who stood nearby, promptly tore the tape off Freya’s face. It stung as it left her skin, turning her fair complexion red in patches. Yet, even after the painful ordeal, Freya remained silent.

His eyes carried a hint of amusement as he inquired, “Miss Kaufmann, do you have any questions for me?”

Freya fixed him with a cold stare and retorted, “If I ask, will you answer?”

softly and replied,

sneered and said, “You’ll only share what you want me to know, won’t you? You’d even tell me

maintained his gentle demeanor and replied, “Miss Kaufmann, you are quite smart.” With those words, he got up and approached her. While his expression remained gentle, he

immense pressure caused her to gasp and slowly collapse onto the

clever isn’t always a

deck and then crouched down, gently patting her face. “I need a small favor from you, so I’ll be gentle from now on. But remember your place.

mean?” She instantly thought of Inken and Brisa.

individuals with black hoods covering their heads were brought up to the deck. He grinned. “Of course, I always keep my promises. But these three people must be important to you, too,

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eyes widened in shock. “Russell, Lucius, Maddox!” These were the three individuals from her medical laboratory. She clenched her teeth. “Jamie! Don’t drag innocent people

Miss Monaghan and Mr. Callahan. I even had someone tend to

teeth and glared at him.

loving family waiting for

shoulder. “I took them during an award ceremony. It was tough. I’ve released those you

pain, her shoulders

captives. “But remember, any attempt to escape, successful or not, will result in someone’s death.” With that threat, he finally lifted his foot and helped Freya up. “Alright, my esteemed guest, let’s

his true character to Freya. Gone was the once elegant, and amiable man

kidnapping scheme. Had he deceived her from the beginning? She couldn’t help but feel betrayed, closing her eyes in pain as she thought about the boy she had treated like a younger brother. If Edward

lower deck. It was windowless but

her, “This ship will be sailing for a while. There’s a clock on the wall, and someone will

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